Page 46 of The Cowboy’s Intriguing Love

“No? Why not?”

“Because cute isn’t … I mean, bunnies are cute, and … oh, I don’t know, it just doesn’t … I don’t think anyone ever aspired to be cute, you know?”

“I do now.”

He pointed his truck in the direction that he hoped would lead them to a park at the edge of the foothills.

“Oh my god! I’d forgotten just how good they are!”

He glanced over at her, and she gave him a shamefaced smile. “Told you I wouldn’t be able to wait.”

“I’m glad you didn’t. Eat! We should be able to stop in a minute. You enjoy; I’m only a little bit jealous, but I can wait.”

“Aw, that’s not fair – you shouldn’t have to wait.” She reached across and fed him a fry.

“Thanks. They are so damn good.”

She held a couple more up in front of him, but he shook his head. “You eat them – you’re the one who’s starving.”

“Yeah, but we can share.”

He opened his mouth, and she popped the fries in. They both laughed when he tried to bite her fingers as well.

By the time he found the park and a spot with a view just near the trailhead, her fries were almost gone. He turned off the engine and turned sideways in his seat. She was already handing him his burger and fries. He took them with a smile as she stuck the straw into his milkshake. Next, she gave him a handful of her napkins.

“There you go, I think you’re all set.”

“I need one more thing.”

She looked up at him. “Oh no, what’s missing?”

“A kiss, come here.”

Her eyes shone as she leaned across the console to meet him. He pressed a peck to her lips, and she reached up to touch his beard as he brushed his lips over hers again.

“Okay, eat! I could kiss you all night, but I’m trying to be good here.”

She sat back with a smile. “I’ll have to save you for later.”

He nodded happily as he divided his fries and gave her half.

“They’re yours!”

“And I just ate half of yours.”

“Are you sure?”

He caught hold of her chin and made her look him in the eye. “You’re going to have to get used to it, Shay.”

“Used to what?”

“To me making sure that I get you taken care of.”

She inhaled sharply, and he had a feeling that her mind had gone to the same place his had. Yes, he intended to make sure that he took care of her in bed as well, but he wasn’t going to rush her into it, and he didn’t think she was ready to have that conversation yet.

He grinned and pointed at the fries. “So, eat them. Are you going to tell me that your burger would taste as good without them?”

“I wouldn’t lie to you.”

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